Useful links in the business start-up process:
Source: http://www.bonitaspringschamber.com
Step 1: Legal Structure
Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations
www.sunbiz.org
Step 2: Fictitious Name (also known as D/B/A)
Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations
www.sunbiz.org/help/fichelp.html
Step 3: State Licensing
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
www.state.fl.us/dbpr
www.myfloridalicense.com
Step 4: Federal Employer Identification
IRS
www.irs/gov/pub/irs-pdf/fss4.pdf
Step 5: Federal, State and Local Taxes and Reporting Requirements
IRS
www.irs.gov/businessesFlorida Department of Revenue
www.myflorida.com/dor
Step 6: Local Licensing (Formerly Occupational License)
City of Bonita Springs Community Development
239-444-6150 www.cityofbonitaspringscd.org
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